Markings: The one on the left
is embellished with two flowers and is dated 1826. The one on the right carries
a very early date of 1691, the initials "TMW", and is decorated with two female
figures. The spout emerges from a lion's (dog's?) mouth. Elsewhere it is
recorded that this came from Thomas Washington's house in Cerne Abbas (and
further that he was George Washington's uncle).

Manufacturers: Unk.

A curiously low-slung chain pump at Max Gate (NT), near
Dorchester, Dorset. Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the photos.